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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.55, 3,452.22 and 841.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.55, 3,452.22 and 841.32 is: 1,260.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.55 : 3,452.22 = 841.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.55/3,452.22 = 841.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.55x = 3,452.22 × 841.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.55x = 2,904,421.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,904,421.73/2,303.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.85

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